American Civil War Siege Tactics

This absorbing study casts light on the tactics, technologies, and specially raised units involved in siege operations during the American Civil War.

Remembered for its bloody pitched battles, the American Civil War also witnessed a substantial number of hard-fought actions involving fortified locations, ranging from the bombardment of Fort Sumter in April 1861 to the drawn-out siege of Petersburg in 1864–65. The crucial role played by major centers such as Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Suffol...